This incident of the Xi Gang Xing Hao International Entertainment Casino owing wages has once again sparked external concerns about the labor environment in Cambodia's gambling industry.
According to netizens, around 8 PM on March 11, over 60 local employees gathered in front of the casino demanding the payment of their overdue wages.
Repeated delays in wage payments have pushed the employees to their limits. According to the employees demanding their wages, the casino has repeatedly failed to pay them on time, always promising to pay but ultimately failing to do so.
This time, they decided to unite and put pressure on the casino management to immediately disburse their wages. Due to cash flow management in the gambling industry, some casinos often face financial disruptions leading to frequent wage delays.
No government department has intervened yet, and the employees are still waiting for a response. As of now, no relevant Cambodian government department has stepped in to mediate. Some employees have reported the situation to the local labor department multiple times, hoping for assistance, but a substantial solution has yet to be seen.
In recent years, wage arrears have been a common issue, especially in Sihanoukville Province, Cambodia, where the rapid development of the gambling industry has attracted a large workforce. However, this has also been accompanied by unstable business operations, cash flow issues, and persistent illegal gambling venues. Many casinos, due to poor management, end up owing wages to their employees, and cases of casinos closing overnight and owners fleeing are not uncommon.
Will the government intervene? Whether this incident will attract the attention of the Cambodian government remains to be observed. If the casino continues to delay wage payments, will the labor department step in? Is there already a problem with the casino's financial chain? These will all be focal points of attention.
